A day's historical tour

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Stop At: Cathedral of Aruch, Aruch Armenia

Cathedral of Aruch or Surb Grigor is situated on a rocky plateau at the western foot of Mount Aragats in the village of Aruch in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. According to wall inscriptions on the east wall and manuscripts written by historians Ghevond, Hovhannes Draskhanakerttsi, and Stepanos Asoghik, the church and adjoining building for residence (the palace) were commissioned by Prince Grigor Mamikonian and his wife Heghine/Heline between 661-682 AD.

Architecturally it is one of the most important Armenian churches of the Middle Ages and also one of the largest.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Talin Cathedral, Talin Armenia

Talin's Katoghike Church sits central to the town cemetery and dominates the surrounding landscape. It is assumed to have been constructed during the late 7th century based on the architectural style. The building is currently in ruin, where the dome and a significant portion of the western wing have since collapsed.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dashtadem Fortress, Dashtadem Armenia

Dashtadem is a village located in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Dashtadem Fortress dating to the 10th century but substantially rebuilt in the 19th century, along with a chapel dedicated to Saint Sargis also dating to the 10th century.

Duration: 1 hour